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New physicians join UA College of Medicine – Tucson and Banner – University Medicine

New physician-faculty members at Banner – University Medicine and the UA Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Surgery, Neurology and Medical Imaging at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson

New physician-faculty members join Banner – University Medicine and the UA Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Surgery, Neurology and Medical Imaging at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson

Dr. Holly Bullock, Obstetrician and Gynecologist

Holly Bullock, MD, MPH, has joined the University of Arizona Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson as an assistant professor, practicing at Banner – University Medical Center.

Dr. Bullock received a master’s degree in public health, focusing on international health and working with the U.S. Peace Corps in Swaziland prior to medical school. Originally from North Carolina, she received her medical degree from East Carolina University before completing a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Hawaii. She completed a fellowship in family planning at the University of Utah.

Her clinical and research interests include contraception in the medically complicated patient and early pregnancy failure. She provides high-quality, evidence-based obstetrics and gynecologic care for patients. To make an appointment, please call 520-694-8888.

Dr. Jennifer Erdrich, Surgical Oncologist

Jennifer Erdrich, MD, MPH, has joined the Division of General Surgery in the UA Department of Surgery as an assistant professor and surgical oncologist, practicing at Banner – UMC and the UA Cancer Center.

Dr. Erdrich specializes in melanoma, sarcoma and breast cancers. She earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and a master’s degree in public health with a concentration in cancer prevention. She completed her residency and a fellowship in general surgery at Stanford. She also completed a National Cancer Institute-funded research fellowship at the Harvard School of Public Health and a fellowship in surgical oncology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Dr. Erdrich has been recognized for her work with underserved populations. At Stanford, she received the Samuel L. Kountz Humanitarian Award for personifying professionalism, compassion and respect for the dignity of men and women, especially those experiencing disparities in health care. She also was the recipient of the John Henry Smith Award, a Stanford general surgery award for distinguished dedication, hard work, honesty and concern for patients. Dr. Erdrich is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology. To make an appointment, please call 520-694-2873.

Dr. Mohammad El-Ghanem, Neuroendovascular Surgery

Mohammad El-Ghanem, MBBS, a specialist in neuro-endovascular surgery and vascular neurology, has joined the UA Departments of Neurology and Medical Imaging as an assistant professor.

Dr. El-Ghanem specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of carotid disease, brain aneurysm, stroke, head and neck tumors and vascular malformations in the brain. He is experienced in minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures to treat these afflictions. He came to the UA from the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School where he completed a residency in neurology and a fellowship in neuroendovascular surgery/interventional neuroradiology.

He also completed a vascular neurosurgery fellowship at the Hershey Medical Center at Pennsylvania State University. He received his medical degree at the Jordan University of Sciences and Technology in Jordan. He will serve as Banner – UMC’s attending physician for neuroendovascular surgery and vascular neurology and also will see patients at Banner – University Medicine North. To make an appointment, please call 520-694-8888.

About the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is shaping the future of medicine through state-of-the-art medical education programs, groundbreaking research and advancements in patient care in Arizona and beyond. Founded in 1967, the college boasts more than 50 years of innovation, ranking among the top medical schools in the nation for research and primary care. Through the university’s partnership with Banner Health, one of the largest nonprofit health care systems in the country, the college is leading the way in academic medicine. For more information, please visit medicine.arizona.edu

Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, nationally ranked as a Best Hospital by U.S. News and World Report, and Banner – University Medical Center South, are part of Banner – University Medicine, a premier academic medical network. These institutions are academic medical centers for the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. Included on the two campuses are Diamond Children's Medical Center and many specialty clinics. The two academic medical centers are part of Arizona-based Banner Health, one of the largest nonprofit health care systems in the country, with 28 hospitals in six states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada and Wyoming. For more information, visit www.BannerHealth.com/UniversityTucson or www.bannerhealth.com/UniversitySouth

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